Montella
A free, privacy-first Kanban board that lives in your browser's new tab.
Product memo
Individuals organize personal and work life with a Kanban board that appears in every new browser tab. It offers nested projects and cross-project task linking, helping users manage tasks across different areas. The core wedge is its commitment to local data storage, ensuring user privacy and control without relying on external servers.
- For who
- Individuals organizing personal and work life
- Solves what
- Task and project organization directly in the browser's new tab
- New tab Kanban board
- Nested projects
- Local data storage
In their own words
Keep every task in sight the second you open a tab.
Montella is a free, lightweight Kanban board that lives in your new tab, so you can organize tasks, track progress, and move work forward without digging through apps. It works entirely offline — your data stays in your browser, private and under your control.
Replace the blank tab with your priorities. Start every browsing session with intention.
Operator & company
Operators
1 person
Maker · Source-backed
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
Jan 2026
Operating model
- Business model
Saas
- Platform
Browser extension
- Audience
General
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About Montella Expand
Montella offers a unique way for individuals to manage their personal and work tasks by integrating a Kanban board directly into the browser's new tab page. This approach ensures that priorities are visible with every new browsing session, helping users stay organized.
It features nested projects and cross-project task linking, allowing for broad task management. A key aspect of Montella's design is its privacy-first philosophy, storing all user data locally in the browser and offering JSON backup, which appeals to users concerned about data security and server reliance.
Competitive context
5 peers · Same primary niche.
Commercial cues
- Model
- free only
- Free tier
- Yes
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
Montella is entirely free, removing all cost friction for users who prioritize local data storage and privacy.
- • A zero-cost offering removes all friction for user adoption.
- • Privacy-first positioning works as a key differentiator.
- • Local storage simplifies infrastructure and builds user trust.